The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by the Federal Public Defender to withdraw from representing Deandre Thompson. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
Deandre Thompson appealed a judgment from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent him filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California and moved for leave to withdraw. Thompson did not file a response.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed the counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record. It concurred with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review.
What it means going forward
The appeal is dismissed, and the appointed counsel is excused from further responsibilities in the case.
